Siemens GI38NP60 - Manual (Page 25)

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Shelf life of frozen food
Depends on the type of food.
At a temperature setting of -18 °C:
S Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes
and pastries:
up to 6 months
S Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
S Vegetables and fruit:
up to 12 months
Super freeze
Food should be frozen solid as quickly
as possible in order to retain vitamins,
nutritional value, appearance and flavour.
To prevent an undesirable temperature
rise when placing fresh food in the freezer
compartment, switch on super freeze
several hours beforehand.
Smaller quantities of food can be frozen
without super freeze.
Switching on and off
Fig. 2
Press Super" button 2.
If the super freezing has been switched on
the button is lit.
Super freezing automatically switches off
after approx. 2½ days.
Note
When super freezing is switched on,
increased operating noises may occur.
Features of the freezer
compartment
(not all models)
Freezer calendar
Fig. 6
The figures next to the symbols indicate
the permitted storage period in months of
the produce. If frozen produce is
purchased, comply with the
manufacturer's date or sellĆby date.
Ice block
Fig. 7
If a power failure or malfunction occurs,
the ice blocks can be used to slow down
the thawing process. The ice blocks can
also be used to cool food temporarily ,
e.g. in a cold bag.
Ice cube tray
Fig. 8
Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of water and
place in the freezer compartment.
If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer
compartment, loosen with a blunt
implement only (spoonĆhandle).
To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice tray
slightly or hold briefly under flowing water.
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